Environmental Information
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General instructions
cgmcosmos
system
Medium voltage switchgear and control gear, fully insulated in SF
6
gas up to 24 kV with external cable test device
IG-257-EN version 01; 03/02/2016
9 Environmental Information
cgmcosmos
is defined as a sealed, pressurised system,
according to IEC 62271-1, which contains sulphur
hexafluoride (SF
6
)
[13]
.
SF
6
is included in the Kyoto Protocol list of greenhouse
gases. SF
6
has a GWP (Global Warming Potential) of
22 200 units. (TAR, IPCC 2001).
At the end of the product's life, the SF
6
contained in it must
be recovered for processing and recycling, to prevent
it being released into the atmosphere. Extracting and
handling of SF
6
must be carried out by qualified personnel,
using a sealed piercing system.
For the usage and handling of SF
6
, the indications listed in
IEC 62271-303 must be followed.
The management and treatment of the rest of materials
must be carried out in accordance with the country’s
current legislation.
[13] This information is given on a label on the equipment itself.
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